The son of Antonio and Maria Cardillo Fichera, he was born May 18, 1929 in Newburgh.

John served proudly with the National Guard and the U.S. Army as a Staff Sergeant for the motor pool during the Korean War. John was a retired operating engineer with Local 825 and a longtime employee with John S. Evans and Son of New Windsor.

Dad cherished many long-lasting friendships throughout his career and beyond and was always ready to lend a hand when anyone was in need. His granddaughters relied heavily on "Poppys" automotive expertise. Dad enjoyed helping his sons and neighbors, eating good Italian food, planting his garden and being a determined winner at many a card game. He will truly be missed.

John is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Angelina (Rizzuto) Fichera; sons, John Jr. and wife, Nancy of Rowley, MA, Joseph and wife, Linda of Wallkill, James and wife, Andriana of Gardiner; granddaughters: Melissa, Amy and Julianne of Massachusetts, Keri and her husband, Matthew of Wallkill, and great-granddaughter, Reilley of Wallkill. He was predeceased by brothers, Rosario and Mario and sister, Grace Alessi.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Friday, September 4, at Our Lady of the Lake Church in Newburgh. Burial will follow in St. Marys Cemetery, Marlboro.

To send condolences or for directions to the funeral home, please visit BrooksFH.com, or call 845-561-8300.

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